Saltant
Saltant , adjective
[Latin saltans, present participle of saltare to dance, v. intens. from salire to leap: compare French sautant. See Sally, v.]
1.
Leaping; jumping; dancing.
2.
(Heraldry) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc.